Scappoose, OR Demographics

A map of Scappoose's Population by Race

Scappoose, Oregon has an estimated population of 8,179, a slight increase from the 8,010 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 82.4% White, 8.4% Hispanic, 6.3% Multiracial, 1.3% Native American/Other, 1.1% Asian, and 0.4% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Scappoose, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Scappoose has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Oregon overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Scappoose, that probability was 32.2% in 2020 and 30.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Scappoose is ranked the 80th most populous place in Oregon, out of 426 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Scappoose was ranked the 81st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Scappoose's White Population

6,743 residents of Scappoose, or 82.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Scappoose is considerably higher than in Oregon overall, where 71.4% of the population is White. Scappoose ranks 226th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 426 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Scappoose's White population has grown by an estimated 3.1%. White residents' share of Scappoose's population has increased from 81.7% to 82.4%.

Scappoose is more White than neighboring St. Helens (80.7% White), and Ridgefield (77% White). Scappoose is less White than neighboring Warren (87.6% White), Columbia City (88% White), and Felida (84.1% White).

Scappoose's Black Population

34 residents of Scappoose, or 0.4% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Scappoose is comparable to the share in Oregon overall, where 1.8% of the population is Black. Scappoose ranks 87th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 426 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Scappoose's Black population has declined by an estimated 44.3%. Black residents' share of Scappoose's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.4%.

Scappoose is more Black than neighboring Warren (0% Black), and St. Helens (0.1% Black). Scappoose is less Black than neighboring Felida (0.6% Black), and Ridgefield (1.4% Black).

Scappoose's Asian Population

88 residents of Scappoose, or 1.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Scappoose is slightly lower than in Oregon overall, where 4.4% of the population is Asian. Scappoose ranks 93rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 426 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Scappoose's Asian population has declined by an estimated 33.8%. Asian residents' share of Scappoose's population has decreased from 1.7% to 1.1%.

Scappoose is more Asian than neighboring Warren (0% Asian), and St. Helens (0.3% Asian). Scappoose is less Asian than neighboring Columbia City (2.7% Asian), Felida (3.6% Asian), and Ridgefield (3.6% Asian).

Scappoose's Hispanic Population

691 residents of Scappoose, or 8.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Scappoose is lower than in Oregon overall, where 14.7% of the population is Hispanic. Scappoose ranks 193rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 426 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Scappoose's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 14.2%. Hispanic residents' share of Scappoose's population has increased from 7.6% to 8.4%.

Scappoose is more Hispanic than neighboring Columbia City (4.8% Hispanic), and Felida (6.1% Hispanic). Scappoose is less Hispanic than neighboring Warren (11.4% Hispanic), St. Helens (9.3% Hispanic), and Ridgefield (10.3% Hispanic).

Scappoose's Native American/Other Population

109 residents of Scappoose, or 1.3% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Scappoose is comparable to the share in Oregon overall, where 1.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Scappoose ranks 191st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 426 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Scappoose's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 21.6%. Native American/Other residents' share of Scappoose's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.3%.

Scappoose is more Native American/Other than neighboring Warren (0% Native American/Other), St. Helens (1.2% Native American/Other), Columbia City (0% Native American/Other), Felida (0.1% Native American/Other), and Ridgefield (0.3% Native American/Other).

Scappoose's Multiracial Population

514 residents of Scappoose, or 6.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Scappoose is comparable to the share in Oregon overall, where 6.1% of the population is Multiracial. Scappoose ranks 135th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 426 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Scappoose's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 2.8%. Multiracial residents' share of Scappoose's population has remained roughly unchanged at 6.3%.

Scappoose is more Multiracial than neighboring Warren (1% Multiracial), Columbia City (4% Multiracial), and Felida (5.5% Multiracial). Scappoose is less Multiracial than neighboring St. Helens (8.4% Multiracial), and Ridgefield (7.4% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.